{"id":62580,"date":"2020-11-05T14:45:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T03:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=62580"},"modified":"2021-02-03T17:18:10","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T06:18:10","slug":"how-to-make-scrap-yarn-pom-poms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-make-scrap-yarn-pom-poms\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Make Scrap Yarn Pom Poms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pom poms are so easy to make, and a great way of using up leftover yarn scraps from knitting and crochet projects. Because they are made of random scraps, each scrap yarn pom pom is unique!<\/p>\n

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I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to use up yarn scraps. As every knitter and crocheter knows, there are always little bits of leftover yarn that accumulate after a few projects.<\/p>\n

I don’t like craft materials going to waste so when I have scraps that are just too small for other scrap yarn project ideas like crochet washcloths<\/a> or granny squares, I save them up and make pom poms!<\/p>\n

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In my personal opinion, you can never have too many pom poms! Which is just as well, because I love making pom poms.<\/p>\n

I’ve tried many different techniques and pom pom making gadgets, but that one that I prefer is a pom pom maker kit that I bought in Japan many years ago (and is still going strong). It makes perfect pom poms every time.<\/p>\n

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Of course you can use the old fashion way of making pom poms with cardboard circles, but this pom pom maker is much more robust.  I\u2019ll never go back to cardboard doughnuts again.<\/p>\n

You can find similar pom pom makers here:<\/strong><\/p>\n

ETSY \u2013 Japanese style Pom Pom maker<\/a><\/p>\n

AMAZON (US) \u2013 Pom Pom making Kit<\/a><\/p>\n

Leftover yarn pom poms are not only great for using up all those yarn scraps that were headed for the bin. They are a fun way to embellish and decorate so many things.<\/p>\n

I personally love to use pom poms for gift wrapping in place of a ribbon or bow.<\/p>\n

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Scroll down to the bottom of this post for lots more pom pom craft ideas.<\/p>\n

Got a heap of leftover yarn? Try these scrap yarn projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n